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Nageli Family History

Nageli Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nagel, Naegeli, Nagele, Nagi, Napoli, Dagel, Nagle, Nager, Pagel

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Where is the Nageli family from?

You can see how Nageli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nageli family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nageli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Nageli families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Nageli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Nageli families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nageli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nageli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nageli. 100% of Nageli men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Nageli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Nageli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nageli census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 188 immigration records available for the last name Nageli. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Nageli. For the veterans among your Nageli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nageli lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Nageli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Nageli in 1967 was 69, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nageli ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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